Stumped by the crossword clue "A drummer keeps it"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on June 14, 2021. We've scoured our database and found 86 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is BEAT (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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86 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BEAT
A drummer keeps it
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2021
99%
BEAT
A drummer keeps it
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2021
50%
RHYTHM
What a drummer keeps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2023
50%
RHYTHM
What a drummer keeps
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2023
8%
TRE
Green Day drummer __ Cool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
TRE
Green Day drummer __ Cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
STARR
Hall of Fame drummer from Liverpool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
STARR
Hall of Fame drummer from Liverpool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
AIRBAG
It keeps a driver safe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
8%
AIRBAG
It keeps a driver safe
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
8%
GAITER
Covering that keeps a pant leg dry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
GAITER
Covering that keeps a pant leg dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
RINGO
Beatles drummer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
RINGO
Beatles drummer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
TICO
Bon Jovi drummer Torres
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
8%
TICO
Bon Jovi drummer Torres
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
8%
MEG
White Stripes drummer ___ White
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
8%
MEG
White Stripes drummer ___ White
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
8%
LEDGER
Book that a bookkeeper keeps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
8%
LEDGER
Book that a bookkeeper keeps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
8%
GLUE
It keeps things together
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
8%
GLUE
It keeps things together
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
BCCS
Discreetly keeps updated
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
BCCS
Discreetly keeps updated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
TEMPO
What's kept by a drummer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
8%
TEMPO
What's kept by a drummer
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
8%
PLOWSON
Just keeps going
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
8%
PLOWSON
Just keeps going
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
8%
AXLE
It keeps the wheels turning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
8%
AXLE
It keeps the wheels turning
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
8%
DIDNTMISSABEAT
The organized drummer __
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
DIDNTMISSABEAT
The organized drummer __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
BOXINGRINGO
Beatles drummer participating in a bout?
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
BOXINGRINGO
Beatles drummer participating in a bout?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
8%
NDA
Doc that keeps someone's lips sealed
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
8%
NDA
Doc that keeps someone's lips sealed
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
FOB
It keeps a watch on you!
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
8%
FOB
It keeps a watch on you!
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
8%
YCHROMOSOME
Gene carrier that keeps people wanting more?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
YCHROMOSOME
Gene carrier that keeps people wanting more?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
ROACH
Jazz drummer Max
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2024
8%
ROACH
Jazz drummer Max
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2024
8%
LARS
Metallica drummer Ulrich
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2024
8%
LARS
Metallica drummer Ulrich
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2024
8%
GINGERBAKER
Cream drummer
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 21, 2024
8%
GINGERBAKER
Cream drummer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 21, 2024
8%
ORIONSBELT
What keeps the Hunter's pants up
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2024
8%
ORIONSBELT
What keeps the Hunter's pants up
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
8%
TIME
What a clock keeps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2024
8%
TIME
What a clock keeps
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2024
8%
CLEM
Blondie drummer Burke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2024
8%
CLEM
Blondie drummer Burke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
8%
YOKE
It keeps oxen together
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2023
8%
YOKE
It keeps oxen together
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2023
8%
PHIL
Genesis drummer Collins
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2023
8%
PHIL
Genesis drummer Collins
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2023
8%
ART
Jazz drummer Blakey
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2023
8%
ART
Jazz drummer Blakey
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2023
8%
LETO
30 Seconds to Mars drummer Shannon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2023
8%
LETO
30 Seconds to Mars drummer Shannon
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2023
8%
QUESTLOVE
Co-founder and drummer of “The Roots”
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 14, 2023
8%
QUESTLOVE
Co-founder and drummer of “The Roots”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 14, 2023
8%
BONHAM
Led Zeppelin drummer John
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2023
8%
BONHAM
Led Zeppelin drummer John
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
8%
DRAGONBOAT
Chinese watercraft that a drummer rides
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2022
8%
DRAGONBOAT
Chinese watercraft that a drummer rides
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2022
8%
COLDBREWER
Milwaukee slugger who keeps striking out?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
8%
COLDBREWER
Milwaukee slugger who keeps striking out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
8%
INERTIA
What keeps things going
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 6, 2022
8%
INERTIA
What keeps things going
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
8%
SHYNESS
Quality that keeps wallflowers by the wall
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2022
8%
SHYNESS
Quality that keeps wallflowers by the wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2022
8%
ICE
It keeps things cool
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2022
8%
ICE
It keeps things cool
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2022
8%
TRECOOL
Green Day drummer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
8%
TRECOOL
Green Day drummer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
8%
BADPENNY
Coin that keeps turning up
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 17, 2022
8%
BADPENNY
Coin that keeps turning up
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 17, 2022
8%
AGE
Number that keeps rising
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
8%
AGE
Number that keeps rising
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
8%
KRUPA
Big-band drummer Gene
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 8, 2022
8%
KRUPA
Big-band drummer Gene
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 8, 2022
8%
THORSHAMPER
Where a thunder god keeps his dirty laundry?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2022
8%
THORSHAMPER
Where a thunder god keeps his dirty laundry?
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2022
8%
ONLOAN
Not for keeps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2022
8%
ONLOAN
Not for keeps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
8%
GASTANK
Casual top that keeps an auto mechanic fueled up?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2022
8%
GASTANK
Casual top that keeps an auto mechanic fueled up?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2022
8%
MARIEKONDO
She only keeps things that spark joy
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2022
8%
MARIEKONDO
She only keeps things that spark joy
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2022
8%
DIESEL
What keeps a trucker going?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
8%
DIESEL
What keeps a trucker going?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
8%
BRAINFOOD
Grub that keeps you smart, and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2022
8%
BRAINFOOD
Grub that keeps you smart, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2022
8%
COOLHEAD
What a calm person keeps ... or the first word of 16-, 24-, 39- or 51-Across?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
8%
COOLHEAD
What a calm person keeps ... or the first word of 16-, 24-, 39- or 51-Across?
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
8%
LIST
Santa keeps one
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 22, 2021
8%
LIST
Santa keeps one
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 22, 2021
8%
POPBUMPER
Pinball component that keeps the ball moving
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2021
8%
POPBUMPER
Pinball component that keeps the ball moving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2021
8%
WATTS
Late drummer Charlie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2021
8%
WATTS
Late drummer Charlie
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2021
8%
DAM
One keeps a beaver busy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2021
8%
DAM
One keeps a beaver busy
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2021
8%
PEART
Rush drummer Neil
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2021
8%
PEART
Rush drummer Neil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2021
8%
CBS
What keeps an eye on TV?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
8%
CBS
What keeps an eye on TV?
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
8%
MIST
Spray that keeps produce fresh
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2021
8%
MIST
Spray that keeps produce fresh
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2021
8%
PRIVATECHAT
Bird that always keeps to itself?
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 11, 2021
8%
PRIVATECHAT
Bird that always keeps to itself?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 11, 2021
8%
PETEBEST
Beatles drummer before Ringo Starr
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 23, 2021
8%
PETEBEST
Beatles drummer before Ringo Starr
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 23, 2021
8%
CATRESCUE
Organization that keeps "purr"-ps off the street?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2021
8%
CATRESCUE
Organization that keeps "purr"-ps off the street?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2021
8%
ZAK
__ Starkey, longtime drummer for The Who
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2021
8%
ZAK
__ Starkey, longtime drummer for The Who
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2021
8%
CHORALHYGIENE
What keeps the church singers healthy?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2020
8%
CHORALHYGIENE
What keeps the church singers healthy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
8%
COLES
Jazz drummer Cozy and a king
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2020
8%
COLES
Jazz drummer Cozy and a king
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2020
8%
ECHO
It keeps coming back to you
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2020
8%
ECHO
It keeps coming back to you
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2020
8%
LOWPROFILE
What an inconspicuous person keeps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2020
8%
LOWPROFILE
What an inconspicuous person keeps
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2020
8%
NETS
Takes in and keeps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
8%
NETS
Takes in and keeps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
8%
ANAPPLEADAY
What keeps the doctor away, proverbially (6 to 9)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2020
8%
ANAPPLEADAY
What keeps the doctor away, proverbially (6 to 9)
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2020
8%
BONORHYTHM
What a U2 singer keeps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2020
8%
BONORHYTHM
What a U2 singer keeps?
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2020
8%
SCREEN
It allows air but keeps out bugs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2020
8%
SCREEN
It allows air but keeps out bugs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2020
8%
COURTJESTER
Bailiff who keeps the jury in stitches?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2020
8%
COURTJESTER
Bailiff who keeps the jury in stitches?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2020
8%
ANIMAL
Muppet drummer
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 11, 2020
8%
ANIMAL
Muppet drummer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 11, 2020
8%
IBEFOREE
Rule that keeps you from spelling weirdly?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2020
8%
IBEFOREE
Rule that keeps you from spelling weirdly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2020
8%
RAG
A mechanic usually keeps one handy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2019
8%
RAG
A mechanic usually keeps one handy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2019
8%
NIGHTOWL
One who keeps late hours
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 21, 2018
8%
NIGHTOWL
One who keeps late hours
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 21, 2018
8%
CARR
Kiss drummer Eric
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2018
8%
CARR
Kiss drummer Eric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2018
1%
CORK
Winery keepsake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
CORK
Winery keepsake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
VASSAR
Poughkeepsie college
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
VASSAR
Poughkeepsie college
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SOUVENIROPS
Missions to obtain keepsakes?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SOUVENIROPS
Missions to obtain keepsakes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
KEEPTIME
Do a drummer’s job
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
1%
KEEPTIME
Do a drummer’s job
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
1%
HANDPRINT
Outline in a plaster of paris keepsake
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
1%
HANDPRINT
Outline in a plaster of paris keepsake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
1%
PICKUP
With 36-Across, what drummers do?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2024
1%
PICKUP
With 36-Across, what drummers do?
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2024
1%
TEE
Concert keepsake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2023
1%
TEE
Concert keepsake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2023
1%
LOVETOKEN
Romantic keepsake
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2020
1%
LOVETOKEN
Romantic keepsake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2020
1%
SAVAGEBEATS
Frenetic drummer's output?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2020
1%
SAVAGEBEATS
Frenetic drummer's output?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2020
1%
YEARBOOKS
School keepsakes
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 21, 2020
1%
YEARBOOKS
School keepsakes
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 21, 2020
1%
BOTTLEOPENERS
Tools for barkeeps
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 24, 2020
1%
BOTTLEOPENERS
Tools for barkeeps
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 24, 2020
1%
SOUVENIR
Vacation keepsake
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 30, 2019
1%
SOUVENIR
Vacation keepsake
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 30, 2019
1%
CLASSRING
*School keepsake
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2019
1%
CLASSRING
*School keepsake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "A drummer keeps it" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 86 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BEAT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "A drummer keeps it"?
The best answer for "A drummer keeps it" is BEAT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "A drummer keeps it" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 14, 2021.